Getting Ready for Christmas

Luke 1:26-48

1. Get connected to God

Santa needs helpers

“For all have sinned”

Mary found God’s favor (grace), God was her Savior v. 30,46,47

1. Get connected to God• Forgiveness• Salvation• Heaven• Family• Purpose• Holy Spirit

2. Live a Spirit filled life When you accepted Jesus Christ, you received the Holy Spirit. •13 When you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and when you believed in Him, you were also sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.•14 He is the down payment of our inheritance, for the redemption of the possession, to the praise of His glory. Ephesians 1:13,14

Shake up your globe and be filled!

• Confess any sin• Submit yourself to God like Mary did.

“Knowing and Doing the Will of God”

3. Look for ways to serve God

• Mary served by making herself available• Elizabeth served by serving

others• Everyone can serve by

worshipping